Drives the long-range strategic planning process for operations by overseeing and managing aspects of engineering, manufacturing, program management, production control, and supply chain management. Defines goals, improves technologies, and resolves problems in conjunction with managers of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Develops operations-related plans, budgets, and policies and procedures. Maintains safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility. BAE Systems has an exciting opportunity for an experienced program management leader to lead factory transition projects. As the Dir I- Strategic Ops, reporting directly to the Deputy Vice President of Operations, this role oversees the management of the factory transition and business continuity, mitigating disruptions to production execution and business performance. This role is also tasked with the opportunity to create a best-in-class transition and move process. Primary Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and guidance to ensure successful project transition, meeting budget and schedule requirements. Communicate project requirements, objectives, and expectations to internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals. Oversee the transition project, coordinating efforts across facilities, capital equipment, & product transfers to ensure a seamless execution. Develop & manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, risk assessments, & resource allocation to ensure project delivery. Foster a high-performing team through effective leadership, motivation, and influence, promoting collaboration and teamwork across the transition team. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management, to ensure successful project execution and resolve issues promptly. • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans and escalating issues as needed to ensure minimal impact on budget and schedule. • Provide transparent & timely communication to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed of status, deadlines, assignments, & objectives. • Present project updates, milestones, and performance metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting successes and areas for improvement. • Identify and document program progress, including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and quality metrics, to inform future project planning and improvement. • Support talent development and knowledge transfer initiatives, ensuring the transition team has the necessary skills and expertise to deliver the project successfully. • Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality, identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. • Resolve conflicts, prioritize demands, and manage competing stakeholder expectations to ensure project success and stakeholder satisfaction. • Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies. • Provide holistic leadership, promote a positive culture, and ensure an environment of collaboration, and respect in alignment with the company’s behaviors and cultural principles.